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November 15, 2025
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Big win for Omtatah against Joho-linked firm as wayleave given to them by KPA declared unconstitutional

Big win for Omtatah against Joho-linked firm as wayleave given to them by KPA declared unconstitutional

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 15 - Activist Okiya Omtatah has secured a significant victory after the Supreme Court declared that the Kenya Ports Authority’s (KPA) Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

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Activist Okiya Omtatah has won a significant victory against the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA), with the Supreme Court declaring the award of a license and wayleave to Portside Freight Terminals Limited for a second bulk-grain facility at the Port of Mombasa unconstitutional.

  • The Supreme Court found KPA's procurement process violated constitutional principles of transparency, fairness, competition, and prudent use of public resources.
  • The decision followed Omtatah's application to correct a previous judgment from June 30, 2025, ensuring the term "wayleave" was included in the nullification.
  • The project involved a Sh5.8 billion ($45 million) investment by Portside Freight Terminals Limited, a firm associated with the Joho family.

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